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Letter from Rick Carter

File consists of a letter from Rick Carter, writing from Nigeria, and a short typed note from June E. Hagan, Nouwen's administrative assistant.

Letter from Norman Stolpe

File consists of one letter from Norman Stolpe, including copies of materials Stolpe wrote for the Christian Reformed Church for high school youth as an introduction to spirituality. The materials consist of one "Leader's Guide" booklet, and one "Student Handouts" workbook (Stolpe, Norman D. "Closing the God-Gap: How to Grow Spiritually." Leader's Guide and Student Handouts booklet. Grand Rapids, MI: CRC Publications, 1996). Letter also includes a copy of Stolpe's personal mission statement.

Letter from Sr. M. Stephanie, O.S.F.

File consists of one letter from Sr. M. Stephanie, O.S.F., expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "Return of the Prodigal Son" and "In the Name of Jesus." Stephanie mentions that she was giving classes, and she used "In the Name of Jesus" as a starting point in her teaching of Christian leaders.

Letter from Spiritual Growth Ministries (New Zealand)

File consists of one letter from Andrew Dunn, on behalf of Spiritual Growth Ministries (New Zealand), inviting Nouwen to consider visiting Spiritual Growth Ministries and speak on a tour of New Zealand while running workshops on prayer and participating in directed retreats. Dunn also expresses appreciation for "Return of the Prodigal Son," and says as a spiritual director, he finds it transforming.

Letter from Spiritual Formation Committee, Tennessee Conference

File consists of one letter from Alee Ruth Clark, on behalf of the Spiritual Formation Committee, Tennessee Conference, inviting Nouwen to speak at their 1997 or 1998 Spiritual Formation event in Nashville (TN). Clark spoke with John Mogabgab about contacting Nouwen. Letter includes a brochure for the 1996 Spiritual Formation event, reports of the Task Force on Ministry with the Poor and Marginalized from the 1994 and 1995 annual conferences, and a copy of a newspaper article about their bishop, Bishop Kenneth Carter (Waddle, Ray. "One Bishop's Revolution: His mission: Saving middle-class churches from themselves." Nashville, TN: The Tennessean, vol. 91, no 327, November 23, 1995).

Letter from Kathy H. Spendiff

File consists of one letter from Kathy H. Spendiff, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "Here and Now" and "A Cry for Mercy."

Letters from Brian Spencer

File consists of three letters from Brian Spencer to Kathy Christie. All of the letters thank Christie for sending him updates about Nouwen's sabbatical, and ask her to send his regards to Nouwen. Letter from January 15, 1996, includes materials from Spencer regarding his decision to leave the field of psychology and pursue his ministry, and also wishes Nouwen a happy birthday. Spencer included a book for Nouwen's birthday ("Disciples for the Inner Life." Bob Benson and Michael W. Benson). Letter from June 6, 1996 includes a business card for Brian Spencer and information on Shepherd's Heart Ministries, a spiritual mentoring ministry that is run by Brian Spencer.

Letter from Southdown

File consists of one letter from Ruth Droege, O.P., Ph.D., Director, Assessment Program, on behalf of Southdown. This letter is regarding Jan ter

Letter from South Indiana Conference, The United Methodist Church

File consists of one letter from Rev. Ha-Kyung Cho "Jo" Kim, on behalf of the Board of Ordained Ministry and Continuing Education of the South Indiana Conference of the United Methodist Church, inviting Nouwen to attend their conference in 1997-1998 and lead an event on the topic of spiritual leadership. The event would be to the Indiana United Methodist Church ordained and diaconal ministers.

Letter from Kenwyn K. Smith

File consists of one letter from Kenwyn K. Smith, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "The Return of the Prodigal Son." Smith also ask Nouwen to read a copy of her manuscript, as she felt it was influenced by Nouwen's writing.

Rodney DeMartini, AIDS Conference, Summer 1990 - May 28-29, 1990

File consists of correspondence from Rodney DeMartini, regarding Nouwen's possible participation in the AIDS conference. Includes Nouwen's handwritten notes on the subject of "Living in a Time of Grace" and a letter from Nouwen to DeMartini about his deliberation regarding accepting the invitation to be keynote speaker. [In the end Nouwen did not participate in this conference until 1994 and 1995.]

Letters from James Clois Smith, Jr.

File consists of two letters from James Clois Smith, Jr. Letter from March 25, 1996 is a long typed letter and provides advice about Nouwen's writing project, "Trapeze" (on the Flying Rodleighs). Letter from April 15, 1996, is a handwritten note thanking Nouwen for the "Journal."

Letter from Fred Smith

File consists of one letter from Fred Smith, encouraging Nouwen to seriously consider an invitation made by Bob Buford to be with them in Dallas and Palm Springs in 1997. Letter is written on letterhead for the Foundation II (Tyler, TX). Letter includes two small notecards with quotes by Andre' Gide and John D. Rockefeller printed on them.

Letter from Akemi and Bob Smith

File consists of one letter from Akemi and Bob Smith, thanking Nouwen for his letter regarding the death of their son, Cameron Smith.

Letter from Mary Lance V. Sisk

File consists of one letter from Mary Lance V. Sisk to Nouwen, Sue Mosteller, Carl MacMillan, Jodi Huffman, Mary Bastedo, and Judee Keegan, writing with information about two family crises. Sisk also wrote a short note to Nouwen on the second page expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "In Memory of Adam Arnett" and "Road to Daybreak."

Letter from Dineke Sinke

File consists of one letter from Dineke Sinke to Kathy Christie, asking when Nouwen will finish his sabbatical year.

Letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im

File consists of one letter from Dr. Amar Singh and Dr. Lim Swee Im, writing from Malaysia, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, including two copies of prayer letters written by them in 1995.

Letters from George Richard Simms, M.D. and Betty Simms

File consists of two letters from George Richard Simms, M.D. and Betty Simms. Letter from February 25, 1996, expresses gratitude for Nouwen's letter from the Netherlands. Letter from July 24, 1996, includes information on his wife's medical condition, and includes a reprint of an article written by George Richard Simms in 1995 (Simms, George Richard, M.D. "Realistic Expectations." Vienna: Viktor Frankl Institute: Journal des Viktor-Frankl-Instituts: An International Journal for Logotherapy and Existential Analysis, vol. 3, no. 2: Fall 1995, 46-52). File includes a long typed response from Nouwen from August 7, 1996.

Letter from Shaughnessy Heights United [Vancouver, BC]

File consists of one letter from David Ansley, on behalf of Shaughnessy Heights United (Vancouver, BC), inviting Nouwen to be the facilitator at their congressional retreat in September 1996. The theme of the retreat was "For what do we thirst?" and they hoped to reflect on their calling as the church, and how that calling is made known. They were considering Nouwen as their facilitator because they read the book "Reaching Out."

Letter from Bob Sellers

File consists of one letter from Bob Sellers, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, especially "Life of the Beloved." Sellers describes his ministry, as a layperson, to persons in prison and halfway houses, including a copy of a talk Sellers gave describing his spiritual and secular worlds.

L'Arche Zone Retreat - May 27 - June 1, 1990

File consists of correspondence between Jean-Christophe Pascal and Nouwen regarding Nouwen's possible leadership and other responsibilities at the Zone Retreat. Nouwen was to give four talks in the mornings. One letter is in French.

Letter from Mary Carney

File consists of a short typed letter to Mary Carney from Nouwen as well as copies of Carney's papers from her 1982 year at Yale University, with covering note from Carney asking Nouwen to read them for comment.

Letter from Craig Seaton

File consists of one letter from Craig Seaton, asking to interview Nouwen. Seaton was writing a book dealing with Christian initiatives to meet human need, including social activism, so Seaton wished to discuss L'Arche with Nouwen. Seaton was affiliated with Trinity Western University in Langley, BC.

Letter from Anneke Schouten

File consists of one letter from Anneke Schouten [Buys], requesting information about working in a L'Arche community.

Letter from Otto Schilling

File consists of one letter from Otto Schilling, writing from Germany, inviting Nouwen to speak in 1997 at St. Jodok Church, including a copy of a list of past speakers and their themes. File includes a copy of a short handwritten letter in English from Nouwen, regretting that he cannot accept Schilling's invitation.

Letters from Sigrid Schanbacher

File consists of two letters from Sigrid Schanbacher, writing from Germany. Letter from June 23, 1996, includes a bookmark with a quote from Frère Roger Taize, and a small card with the word 'Vertrauen' [Faith] printed on it and Rembrandt van Rijn's name printed on the back.

Letter from Dylan L. Schaffer

File consists of one letter from Dylan L. Schaffer, writing to thank Nouwen for mailing him some of his writing, and expressing gratitude for making Nouwen's acquaintance on a plane and Nouwen's advice. He mentions 'the dog book process,' and says that his dog book will not be published until Fall 1997, as of research of July 24, 2009, this book was published in September 1997.

Letter from SATYA Magazine

File consists of one volume of SATYA magazine (SATYA: A Magazine of Vegetarianism, Environmentalism, and Animal Advocacy. New York, NY: Stealth Technologies Inc., Vol. 2, Issue 8: February 1996).

Letter from Michele Sala

File consists of one letter from Michele Sala, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, including two business cards.

Letter from St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh (Fort Washington, PA)

File consists of one letter from Rev. Marek P. Zabriskie, Rector, on behalf of St. Thomas' Church, Whitemarsh (Fort Washington, PA), inviting Nouwen to the church to give a keynote address on the topic of Nouwen's choice, as many of the parishioners have enjoyed reading Nouwen's books.

Letter from St. Thomas' Church (Belleville, ON)

File consists of one letter from Rev. Michael Pollesel, on behalf of St. Thomas' Church (Belleville, ON), inviting Nouwen to be the theme speaker at a parish mission week in the fall of 1997 or spring of 1998, as a way for members of the community to deepen their spirituality.

Letter from St. Peter's Catholic Church (Greenville, NC)

File consists of one letter from Joseph R. Jones, O.P., on behalf of St. Peter's Catholic Church (Greenville, NC), inviting Nouwen to speak at an educational day in May 1996 for the members of his parish, on the topic of the mystery of the Death and Resurrection of Jesus.

Huronia Regional Centre - April 30, 1990

File consists of correspondence from the Ministry of Community and Social Services, regarding Nouwen's participation as seminar leader for staff, local clergy and lay people of the Huronia Regional Centre, Orillia. He spoke on "The Spiritual and Religious Care of Developmentally Handicapped People."

Letter from Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (Hilton Head Island, SC)

File consists of one letter from Rev. Greg Kronz on behalf of Saint Luke's Episcopal Church (Hilton Head Island, SC), inviting Nouwen to be the retreat speaker at the Diocese of South Carolina Clergy and Clergy Spouse conference in April of 1997. Kronz also mentions that Walt Schymik had said that Nouwen was open to coming to Hilton Head Island again, so Kronz is willing to coordinate with Schymik for Nouwen's time.

Letter from St. John Vianney Church

File consists of one letter from Owen Connolly, Pastor, on behalf of St. John Vianney Church (Lower Sackville, N.S.), inviting Nouwen to St. John Vianney Church to conduct a retreat on the Eucharist, possibly to be titled 'The Road to Emmaus' in January or February 1997. Connolly also expresses appreciation for Nouwen's Writing, especially "With Burning Hearts."

Letter from St. Elizabeth Catholic High School (ONT)

File consists of one letter from Leslie Miller, on behalf of St. Elizabeth Catholic High School (Thornhill, ON), inviting Nouwen to write a note of affirmation or a suggestion for a prayer that could be published in a prayer book to be published in honour of the school's tenth anniversary. Letter includes a copy of selections from the First St. Elizabeth Prayer Book.

Letter from Harold Rogers

File consists of one letter from Harold Rogers, expressing appreciation for Nouwen's writing, and Jean Vanier's writing.

Letter from James A. Roemer

File consists of a copy of one letter from James A. Roemer, Director of Community Relations at University of Notre Dame, to Mike and Kathy Nolan, recommending that they meet Nouwen. Fr. Henri Nouwen is listed on the letter under copy.

Letter from James H. Ringrose

File consists of one letter from (Dr.) James H. (Hans) Ringrose and Monika Becker, writing from Germany, including copies of two poems: "Ende oder Anfang" (dated May 7, 1996) and "Gott ist da - ich habe es erfahren" (dated May 20, 1996).

Letter from Mark and Melody Rhode

File consists of one letter from Mark and Melody Rhode, inviting Nouwen to an annunciation in October 1997 in Ecuador. Letter includes an invitation to Annunciations Ecuador 1997, and a copy of a page of information about the location of Annunciations 1997 at Hacienda Cusin in Ecuador. Letter also includes a copy of the article "The Millennium Clock" (Hillis, Danny. "The Millennium Clock." Wired Scenarios Magazine, 48-66).

Daybreak Retreat - April 23, 1990

File consists of a handwritten note to Nouwen and Sue Mosteller regarding ideas for a retreat at Daybreak. Annotations indicate the note is from C.

Letters from Caritas Danmark

File consists of letters from Anne Lise Timmermann on behalf of Caritas Danmark, two typed letters from Nouwen and information and copies of letters to Timmerman from Mgr. Hussler, leader of Caritas Internationalis, and John Willem Gran, bishop of Oslo, all regarding a Caritas retreat to be held in Magleas, Denmark from December 16 to 19.

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